Nancy Elizabeth Miller
November 20, 1955 - June 12, 2013
Obituary
OREGON- Nancy E. Miller, age 57, passed away after a courageous battle with breast cancer on Wed. June 12, 2013 at Agrace HospiceCare. She was born on Nov. 20, 1955, in Dodgeville, the daughter of Mitchell and Lois (Bowers) Rens. On Nov. 28, 1987, Nancy was united in marriage with James Miller. Nancy cared for families in their homes as a registered nurse for Agrace HospiceCare for five years. She always thought of others and treated everyone with dignity, love and compassion. She loved outdoor activities, especially kayaking, canoeing and camping with her family. The highlight of Nancy’s love of the outdoors was completing the Lake Superior Waterfall/ “Circle Tour”, and a two week camping adventure on the islands of the Turtle Flambeau Flowage; both with her son, Dan. She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Jim; son, Dan; sisters, Mary Kay Gray and Meg Hughes; brothers, Mitch (Ann) Rens, Pete (Brenda) Rens and Chip (Joi) Rens; aunt, Ruth Bowers; and many other relatives and friends. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Ken Rens. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at HOLY MOTHER OF CONSOLATION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 651 North Main Street, Oregon, at 11 a.m., on Sat. June 15, 2013 with Father Gary Wankerl presiding. Visitation will be held at the church from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. on Saturday, with a rosary at 10 a.m. Burial will take place at St. James Cemetery in Belleville at 10 a.m., on Tues. June 18, 2013. Memorials may be made in Nancy’s name to the Carbone Cancer Center or Agrace HospiceCare. Gunderson Oregon Funeral & Cremation Care 1150 Park Street (608)835-3515
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Burial will take place at St. James Cemetery in Belleville at 10 a.m., on Tues. June 18, 2013.
Visitation will be held at the church from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. on Saturday with a rosary at 10 a.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at HOLY MOTHER OF CONSOLATION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 651 N. Main St., Oregon, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 15, 2013.
Memorials may be made in Nancy’s name to the Carbone Cancer Center or Agrace HospiceCare.
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Mitch Rens
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I will miss you Nancy. All the fun times we had together through the years. I deeply appreciate the way you took care of mom and dad in their final days in a way I was unable to. You are in a better place and will be deeply missed.
Love You,
Mitch and the Manitowoc Rens
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Brian Kaplan
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Jim,
So sorry for your loss. As the pain subsides a little the happy memories will start to shine through. Remember all of the good times.
Brian Kaplan
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Anne Hartwig and Burr Eichelman
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Dearest Danny and Jim,
Our deepest condolences and sympathy- we were so very sad to hear of Nancy's passing. She always had a ready smile for everyone and gave a piece of herself to those for whom she cared. Tague's life was indeed blessed by her care and love and for this we will always be grateful. You know, there will be many pennies to be found now that Nancy and Tague are up there distributing them and making their presence known and (still) here with us in spirit.
Anne and Burr
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Sigi Miller
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Godspeed our beloved Nancy, a great Sister-in-law and friend. We will so miss you, the special person everyone loved so much. Your laughter contagious, your smile warm, your thoughtful kind nature, always putting others before yourself, your love for family and friends, your fun loving spirit~until we meet again my sweet Nancy~
My love always, Sigi
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Gale Thamke
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Dear Jim, and Miller Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Nancy. Please know that all of you are in my heart and my prayers.
Love,
Gale Thamke Murphy